A "New York Times" Bestseller! As a part of the acclaimed DC Comics - The New 52 event of September 2011, "Detective Comics" is relaunched for the first time ever with an all-new number numbered 1! With the first seven, hard-hitting issues from acclaimed writer/artist Tony S. Daniel, Bruce Wayne returns as Batman - and sets his sights on the Gotham Ripper, who in turn has his sights on Batman. Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne explores a budding romance with TV journalist Charlotte Rivers, who's visiting Gotham City to cover the gruesome slayings. But time is running out as Commissioner Gordon and Batman work to uncover the secret of the dread Dollmaker!